KeyShot (meaning "The Key to Shot" – as in photographic shot) revolutionized rendering by utilizing with an unbiased ray tracing engine. Unlike GPU renderers that often require expensive graphics cards, KeyShot 7 leverages the multi-core power of your Mac’s processor to produce photorealistic results instantly.
: Added new material types, including RealCloth for fabric control and enhanced texture mapping methods.
One of the headline features of version 7 was the deep integration of KeyShotVR. This allowed users to create interactive, 360-degree views of their products without writing code. For designers sending concepts to clients, this was revolutionary. It transformed a static image into an interactive web experience, allowing stakeholders to spin a product, zoom in on details, and change materials in real-time via a browser.